At least 23 people died in Oaxaca state, GovernorAlejandro Murat said. Civil defense officials said at least seven people died in Chiapas state, and two others died in Tabasco state.

Another person was reported killed in Guatemala.

The United States Geological Survey reported over 20 strong aftershocks in the Gulf of Tehuantepec following the initial earthquake, which was felt 650 miles (1000km) away in the capital Mexico City. President Enrique Pena Nieto said the quake was the largest felt in the country in 100 years.

Homes, schools and hospitals are reported damaged across Chiapas, and Tabasco governor Arturo Núñez Jiménez announced thatschools will be closed throughout the state on Friday.